22 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
1
Rail shopmen and brotherhood officials state their wage increase demands are distinct from the Sims bill for railroad reorganization. They urge fair wages and restraint on profiteers while affirming no intent to strike to “Americanize the railroads” or threaten autocratic financial control.
A statement declares labor support for democracy in industry and calls for Americanization of the railroads, asserting faith in native American labor and voters as a path to progress.
In Charleston reporters mock the West Virginia Mining News over a union shop contract as miners laugh at calls to abolish the closed shop. In Tampa nearly 7,000 cigar makers suspend work for a 26 percent wage hike while several thousand others idle awaiting decisions from manufacturers. LT John A. Neff is slated to visit Hamilton.
Governor Cox pardoned the Hamilton union men jailed by Judge Walter S. Harlan for 30 and 90 day sentences. A local committee led by Ted Smith and A E K Eggleston arranged their release to return home Friday. The governor cited past industrial strife and urged clemency to preserve public good as the men resume peaceful lives with families.
Crescent Aid Society prepares for the opening of its new home at Eighth and Walnut streets with a large chicken supper. members anticipate full attendance as they celebrate the opening with abundant fare and community events. Benefits awarded in Canada and wage gains for pressworkers are noted in brief local notices.
A Hamilton sale of about 200 bushels of potatoes at $2.00 per bushel, with city approval, drew vocal criticism from a letter writer who claimed underweight goods and alleged graft by a price-fighting committee. The piece defends Mr. Murphy and the committee, attacks hog profiteers, and warns of broader propaganda on immigration policy and economic measures.
The Washington anti immigration message circulates among lawmakers via postal cards signed by the food Producers Union. Mailed from Brooklyn, the cards urge use of Chinese labor on farms under five year contracts at thirty dollars a month with meals provided, arguing farmers face high costs otherwise.
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